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Recent News in "Arts & Culture"

April 12th, 2012

Jammin' on Julia Draws in Thousands

The Downtown Development District (DDD), the New Orleans Arts District Association (NOAD) and Cathedral Creative Studios are proud to say that this year’s 7th annual Jammin’ on Julia Festival on April 7th drew in more attendees than any previous year! Eleven musicians and bands played throughout the day on two…  read more

March 22nd, 2012

Fashion Week New Orleans Presents 2nd Event Series

Provided by Mallory Dominque of Fashion Week New Orleans  read more

March 9th, 2012

Downtown Spotlight: The Joy Theater Houses NOLA Fashion Week Show

If a fashion designer had been told a decade ago that her NOLA Fashion Week runway show would take place in the Joy Theater, she probably would have scoffed. The theater closed in 2003 and suffered severe and hazardous damage from Katrina two years later. The Joy was described as…  read more

March 8th, 2012

Special visitors NOLAbound for Entrepreneur Week

From nola.com by Adriana Lopez  read more

February 29th, 2012

Jean M. Bragg of the New Orleans Arts District

Originally from Georgia, Jean Bragg has lived here in New Orleans since 1974, and has been in love with the city, which she now calls home. She opened her first antiques shop in 1980, on Oak Street, specializing in Newcomb College Pottery and Louisiana art. Having found true passion for…  read more

February 23rd, 2012

Southern Costume Co. - Hollywood South's "Hollywood Style" Costume House

Anyone who has lived in or visited New Orleans knows that people here love to dress up. Between Mardi Gras, Halloween and the thriving film industry, it's no wonder why Wingate Jones, seasoned costume supervisor/designer and owner of Southern Costume Co., ended up here. The Hollywood, Ca. native's father, John…  read more

February 2nd, 2012

Rediscovering Ashley Hall Interiors Ltd, One of Downtown's Hidden Gems

A hidden gem at 832 Howard Avenue, Ashley Hall Interiors Ltd. is a Mecca for anyone even slightly interested in interior design. Whether you need a throw pillow or a whole new living room, Shauna Leftwich and Julie Vincent will welcome you with open arms (and a cup of coffee!)…  read more

January 24th, 2012

27 Individuals Invited to Participate in NOLAbound Program to Showcase New Orleans as Center of Entrepreneurship and ...

NEW ORLEANS, LA— – Today, The Downtown Development District of New Orleans, Greater New Orleans, Inc., and The Idea Village are excited to introduce the 27 individuals who have been selected to visit …  read more

October 26th, 2011

"Majestic" Sculpture Installed Downtown

The public sculpture by Michel de Broin is a satellite-shaped structure constructed from New Orleans street lamps that is illuminated at night.  read more

October 19th, 2011

Hyatt Regency New Orleans Re-Opens Its Doors Today Following a $275 Million Redevelopment

Today, Hyatt Regency New Orleans, one of the city’s most recognized hotels, proudly re-opens its doors for business. Following a $275 million redesign and revitalization, the hotel now boasts 1,193 all-new, strikingly sophisticated guest rooms, 200,000 square feet of state-of-the-art, flexible event space, expansive food and beverage offerings, and unprecedented…  read more

August 30th, 2011

Monumental Sculpture Exhibition Of Works By World-Renowned Artist Bernar Venet On View in New Orleans Historic Lafayette Square and Tulane Campus August 2011 - August 2013

Sculpture for New Orleans presents the large-scale sculptures of French artist Bernar Venet and transforms the landscape of Tulane University and Lafayette Square into a public sculpture garden  read more

August 25th, 2011

Ogden Museum of Southern Art receives $875,000

Seen by many as “a great survival story.”  read more

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